Visitor Attractions

Looking for somewhere to go with the family or with friends? We are steadily building a database of visitor attractions around the UK, some of which are free others charge an admission fee. This map is by no means complete so your recommendations are very much welcome.


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London

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Hampton Court Palace

East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU
Tel: 0844 482 7777
email: hamptoncourt@hrp.org.uk
http://www.hrp.org.uk/HamptonCourtPalace/

Great family historic day out in one of Henry VIII's palaces. Explore the great kitchens where huge feasts were produced, be taken on a theatrical tour around the great hall, fountain court, the Georgian wing and perhaps even meet Henry and his court. Lots of things to do over the year.

Kew Gardens

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AB
email: info@kew.org
www.kew.org

Gardens that are popular with the whole family, open year round and with many attractions from the open lawns to the Xstrata tree top walk, or maybe you'd prefer exploring the huge ferns and lush foliage in the glass houses. Look out for the balcony walk around the Temperate House - once the largest plant house in the world and now the world's largest surviving Victorian glass structure which also houses in its basement a nice aquarium collection. For children there are plenty of other things to do and find.

The Original London Walks

PO Box 1708, London, NW6 4LW
Tel: 020 7624 3978  or 020 7794 1764
Fax: 020 7625 1932
Email: london@walks.com
URL: www.walks.com

London Walks are excellent! Very informative, fun and the best way to see the real London and hear about its history, not just the touristy bits! We often use them and never been disappointed. These are themed walks using qualified Blue Badge guides, including special walks for children. They have a huge selection of walks which you can just turn up and join in with, but if you have a large group it is probably better to phone and organise a private group bookings which can also be tailored to suit your needs including children's tours for birthday parties or school trips covering national curriculum subjects. Too much information to list here, but visit their site online for the latest offerings.

London Museums

Madam Tussauds, London

URL: http://www.madametussauds.com/London/

World famous, wax models of the rich and famous and your opportunity to see them close up. Historical, modern, actors, rock stars, royalty

National Maritime Museum

Romney Road, Greenwich, London SE10 9NF
Tel: 020 8858 4422
URL: http://www.nmm.ac.uk

Natural History Museum

Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD
URL: www.nhm.ac.uk

Science Museum

Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2DD
URL:wwwnmsi.ac.uk

Tate Modern, London

Bankside, London SE1 9TG
Tel: 020 7887 8888
URL: http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/

Children's Tour (Permanent): Two audio soundguides for young visitors, narrated by children's author Michael Rosen.

Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington

Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
Tel: 020 7942 2000
URL:http://www.vam.ac.uk/

V&A South Kensington is the world's greatest museum of art and design, with collections unrivalled in their scope and diversity. Housing 3000 years' worth of amazing artefacts from many of the world's richest cultures including ceramics, furniture, fashion, glass, jewellery, metalwork, photographs, sculpture, textiles and paintings.

Attractions outside London (alphabetical listing)

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BirdWorld

Holt Pound, Farnham, Surrey GU10, UK
Tel: 01420 22140
www.birdworld.co.uk

26 acres of aviaries and very family friendly. Ticket also includes Jenny's Farm with animal handling experiences, the Heron Theatre demonstrating different birds talents and characteristics, as well as Underwater world.

Cheddar Gorge

Take a scenic walk, cycle or drive through this famous landmark inbetween the towering cliffs. Also available but with admission charges are several cave systems and the Heights of Abraham.

Hartlepool's Maritime Experience

Jackson Dock, Maritime Avenue, Hartlepool, TS24 0XZ.
Tel: 01429 860077
URL: www.hartlepoolsmaritimeexperience.com

A superb re-creation of an 18th century seaport and fantastic for families groups and schools. Bringing to life the time of Nelson, Napoleon and the Battle of Trafalgar. Do you dare to experience life aboard a real British Naval frigate?

A multi-award winning attraction features, a historic quayside with its period houses and shop displays, HMS Trincomalee – the UK’s oldest warship afloat and the fascinating Museum of Hartlepool. Plus costumed guides, ‘Fighting Ships’ – an audio / visual tour of a warship, ‘Pressganged’ – a short film presentation, regular gunfiring, swording fighting and cannon firing displays and lots, lots more.

Good disabled access, including a lift onboard HMS Trincomalee and free parking.

Holmbush Farm World

Holmbush Farm, Crawley Road, Faygate, Nr Horsham, West Sussex RH12 4SE
Tel: 01293 851110
Email: enquiries@holmbushfarm.co.uk
URL: www.holmbushfarm.co.uk

Playgroups, schools and parties welcome. Growing reputation for providing really special birthdays and giving school and play groups a taste of farm techniques and a chance to handle to the animals. Special events throughout the year, see website for further details.

Mickey Millers Crazy Maize Maze

URL:http://www.mickeymillers.com

Designed to a theme and covering 8.5 acres - 5 miles of paths, Mickey Miller's Crazy Maize Maze is in the Shropshire countryside - at Oakfield Farm, Craven Arms. Starts in July. Also Mini Mazes, Crazy Golf, a Pedal Kart track and free picnic area.

Tulley's Farm and the 'Maize Maze'

Turners Hill Road, Turners Hill, Near Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PD
Maze: 01342 717071
Shop: 01342 718472
URL: www.tulleysfarm.com

Open: July - September
With the help of the world's leading maze designer Adrian Fisher, the Maize Maze is carved from 7 acres of maize and includes bridges and towers to add to the different design each year. Also the Maze Courtyard with "new challenges, ingenious puzzles and mazes to perplex and fustrate."

Open: All year round: Award winning farm shop offering seasonal produce and Pick Your Own.

Wookey Hole Caves

email: witch@wookey.co.uk
www.wookey.co.uk

Famous caves with lots of other family attractions on site and resident 'witch'.

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